Colorado
Looking for the best hiking in Colorado? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Colorado. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Colorado
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Buena Vista, Colorado
Mount Elbert via the Southeast Ridge Trailhead (Winter Route)
13.48 mi / 4885 ft gainClassic Route to the Summit of Colorado's highest peak Great for All Seasons this is the Recommended Winter Route with minimal Avalanche Danger. Known as the South Mount Elbert trail, the East Ridge trail or a combo of both, this trail is truly beautiful and remote. DIRECTIONS: To reach the t...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
North Shield Pond Trail
3.01.54 mi / 43 ft gainNorth Shield Pond Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Palmer Trail (Section 16)
5.05.51 mi / 1352 ft gainPalmer Trail (Section 16) is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Colorado Springs, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Argos Trail & Magic Mountain Trail Loop
5.01.91 mi / 397 ft gainArgos Trail & Magic Mountain Trail Loop is a scenic loop that's great for stretching your legs in Apex Park near Golden Colorado. This trail is fun for the family (baby carrier needed for families with newborns) and for your pup (on-leash). NOTEOdd days of the month (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) are...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Spruce Creek Loop
4.29 mi / 1001 ft gainSpruce Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Breckenridge, Colorado.Read more -
Leadville, Colorado
Colorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes
8.49 mi / 1099 ft gainColorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Gap Reservoir
5.01.54 mi / 46 ft gainRifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas + Sunshine Canyon loop
5.03 mi / 1257 ft gainThis loop takes you up Sunshine Canyon, a milder and less crowded grade when compared to the popular Sanitas ridge. You'll head up the canyon for a bit before reaching the terminus of the canyon trail -- where you'll cross the road to pick up on the Lions Lair connector. Continue following this u...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Doudy Draw Trail
4.37 mi / 433 ft gainDoudy Draw Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Chapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin
3.95 mi / 1316 ft gainChapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Alcove Nature Trail
0.92 mi / 197 ft gainAlcove Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grand Junction, Colorado.Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainVenable-Comanche Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Upper Westside to Crested Butte
5.010.92 mi / 2730 ft gainUpper Westside to Crested Butte is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crested Butte, Colorado.Read more -
Nederland, Colorado
Upper Forest Lakes Trail
7.86 mi / 1778 ft gainUpper Forest Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rollinsville, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Red Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop
1.26 mi / 459 ft gainRed Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Conifer, Colorado
Upper Maxwell Falls Trail
1.11 mi / 135 ft gainUpper Maxwell Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail, which is the shortest and most direct route to Maxwell Falls located near Conifer, Colorado. If you're looking for a little longer trail, check out this Maxwell Falls adventure for a roughly 4-mile loop hike.Read more